PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24423, 8 October 1940, Page 10

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mrs A. H. Allen will leave this morning to spend a few days at Oamaru,

Miss Una Martin left on Saturday on a three months’ visit to Christchurch,

Mrs E. Bagot Curtiss has returned to Dunedin from the north,. * * * •

Miss Nan Rishworth, of Masterton, has returned to the north.

Mrs Garth Gallaway returned yesterday from the north.

Mrs GJadstone Robinson, of Christchurch, is the guest of Miss Rattray, of “ Craighall.” , ** * .

Mr aru Mrs H. A. S. Smith left yesterday toi the north to stay at Amberley until they leave next month for their home in Ceylon.

Miss Bertha Salmond has returned to Dunedin after spending a month with Mrs A. S.’ Herbert, of Toropuke, Heriot,

The azaleas in the Upper Botanic Gardens should be at their best on Friday next, when the Victoria League is to hold its spring garden party. This delightful function, so popular with members, will take place between 3 and 5 p.m. * * *

The October meeting of the Glentui branch of the Home Economics Association was held at the home of Mrs J. Walker, of Opoho, on Thursday last. Mrs Williams presided over a good attendance of members, who were keenly interested, in a box of patchwork designs for quilts, cushions, etc., and availed themselves of the opportunity of taking patterns.

Members of the Pine Hill branch of the Home Economics Association met at the home of Mrs Darling, of Liberton, when a social afternoon was held in honour of Mrs McNeill and Mrs Chipp, retiring president and secretary respectively. Mrs Darling, the newlyelected president, presented both these guests with gifts as tokens of esteem and appreciation of their untiring efforts for the branch during the past six years. * V v

Members of the Otago Ladies’ Bowling Club were recently entertained to afternoon tea at the Savoy by one of their members, Mrs L. Gillies, the occasion being one of the functions in connection with Mr and Mrs Gillies’ golden wedding held recently. On behalf of those present, Mrs Shepherd (president) thanked the hostess for a happy afternoon, and, with congratulations, presented her with a bouquet. Mrs Gillie s suitably replied-

The announcement of the engagement of Miss Enid Lyons, daughter of the late Prime Minister of Australia, and Lieutenant Morris Austin, on a Tuesday a fortnight ago and of their marriage two days later tells the story of a typical war-time romance. They had expected a somewhat longer engagement, but military, exigencies upset their plans. The bride was unattended. and did not wear the traditional bridal gown.

Mrs Ida Miles was hostess at a teaparty on Saturday morning in the Savoy, given in honour, of her niece, Miss Barbara Mace, of Auckland, and Mrs E. Manners, who left for Invercargill yesterday. The guests included Mesdames Forsyth Barr, E. G. Boddy, W. Day (Christchurch), R. Dick, A. Gilchrist, Raymond Kirk, J. R. Laidlaw, Stewart Macpherson, A. S. Moody, Norman Speight, Donald Reid, Guy Tapley, Stanley Wilson, and Misses Essie Moloney, Jocelyn Tapley, and Pat Miles.

The St. Clair Croquet Club was favoured with glorious weather for the opening of its green on Friday last. The president (Miss Sparrow), who was presented with a Victorian posy in the club’s colours (blue and gold), welcomed the Mayoress (Mrs A. H. Allen), Mrs J. McDonald (president of the Otago Croquet Association), and many friends and members of sister clubs. Mrs McDonald said that it was the wish of the council and association that members should continue their sport, and so keep fit and in readiness to meet any demands that might be made on them to assist in war work. Miss, Sparrow called on Mrs Allen, to, roll’up the first ball and declare the season open, and presented her with a beautiful bouquet. After tea, competitions were played, and were won by Mrs J. Rhodes (Leith) and Miss Black (Taiinui) The lucky cup holder was Mrs Rosevear.

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